Murat Çakan

Murat Çakan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Istanbul Technical University (ITU), Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. His academic and research career spans fluid mechanics, energy systems, and flow machines, with a strong emphasis on thermal engineering and sustainable technologies.

• PhD, Université Catholique de Louvain
• Doctorate Lecturer, ITU (2002–)
• Research Engineer, von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics (1993–1999)
• Visiting Researcher, Northeastern University (2005)
• Vocational School Director, ITU (2012–2017)

His research interests include fluid mechanics, heat transfer, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), turbomachinery, building energy efficiency, ventilation systems, and renewable energy integration. He has led numerous national and institutional research projects, focusing on energy performance, thermal management, and sustainable design.

The recent publications reflect a consistent focus on numerical modeling and simulation of thermal and fluid systems, particularly in additive manufacturing, electric vehicles, building energy loads under climate change, and industrial cooling. His work bridges theoretical analysis with practical engineering applications, often involving experimental validation.

Scientific Contributions:

• Editorial Board Member, REHVA (2019–2022)
• Editor, Turkish Plumbing Engineers Association Journal
• Active member of professional associations including ITU Alumni, VKI Alumni, and Clean Sea Association

He has supervised over 20 graduate theses and has been principal investigator on multiple funded research projects. He teaches core mechanical engineering courses such as Fluid Mechanics, Turbomachinery, and Science Instruments. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing energy-efficient technologies and sustainable engineering solutions.

Laboratory and Research Activities: His research involves computational and experimental work in thermal systems, fluid dynamics, and energy conversion, often in collaboration with industry and international partners. He has contributed to electric vehicle development, pump systems, and smart energy solutions.